Musical Review-- Moulin Rouge

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Have you ever watched a movie that can give you a deep impression, although just a few of scene and you will never forget it? Moulin Rouge is that kind of movie. It is a 2001 romantic jukebox musical film directed, produced, and co-written by Baz Luhrmann. Following the Red Curtain Cinema principles and uses the setting of the Montmartre Quarter of Paris, France. The musical is about a love story of a young writer, Christian, who falls in love with the terminally-ill star of the Moulin Rouge actress, Satine.Satine mistook Christian for the Duke, a potential investor in the cabaret, but soon know that he was just a writer without money, by this time Christian has fallen in love with her. The Duke also loved Satine and tried to interrupt them. Christian and Satine claim they were practicing the lines for the Moulin Rouge's new show. The Duke became jealous and threatened that he may stop financing the show. At the end of the show, Satine succumbed to her illness. She and Christian affirmed their love before she dies. A year later the Moulin Rouge has closed down, and Christian was writing the tale of his love for Satine, a "love that will live forever". Moulin Rouge is a romantic musical like no other. It is flamboyant in style with over-the-top musical numbers and elaborate sets and costumes. The supporting cast includes a narcoleptic Argentinean, a dwarf actor, and other colorful characters. The story is exciting, entertaining, and at times moving. Although it is just a creative portrayal of the usual love story, it is still a classic plot which will never fail to entertain and reach the emotions of romantics like me. It is crafted artistically and therefore does not insult the intelligence of those who are looking for more than just the normal plot. The setting of it is also very bohemian and edgy. The start of the movie is charming, when the scene sweeps
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